¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type C; Esfāhān) 1172-1187 (1759-1773) front ¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type C; Esfāhān) 1172-1187 (1759-1773) back
¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type C; Esfāhān) 1172-1187 (1759-1773) photo
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¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand Type C; Esfāhān

 
Gold 2.75 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Protector
Karim Khan (1751-1779)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1172-1187 (1759-1773)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Mohur (40)
Currency
Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.75 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62082
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering:
یا کریم
ضرب دارالسلطنه صفهان

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Mohur Ashrafi - Karim Khan Zand (Type C; Esfāhān) 1172-1187 (1759-1773) coin from Iran is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Iran, known as the Zand dynasty. This period saw the construction of many beautiful buildings, gardens, and artistic works, and the coin reflects this cultural flourishing with its intricate design and use of gold.